Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
cover letter
English answer:
cover letter is US English
English term
cover letter
If not, which usage is predominantly American or British?
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Mexico
Committed to Quality and Service
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: German to English
cover letter is US English
http://www.englishclub.com/business-english/resumes-letter.h...
Jamaica
Translating the Ideas Behind the Words
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, French to English, and 2 more.
cover letter is more common. One and the same
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover_letter
Cover letter
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A cover letter or covering letter or motivation letter or motivational letter is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another document such as a résumé or curriculum vitae.
Cover letters are generally one page at most in length, divided into a header, introduction, body, and closing.
• Header
• Introduction
• Body
• Closing.
I believe the British use cover letter more often. I believe it holds true for the US, as well!
HTH.
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Note added at 16 mins (2008-12-14 14:42:31 GMT)
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Apologies: It appears that I have erred. Covering letter appears to be more British. Must be because we are so geographically close to the US!! (smile!)
This link http://www.englishclub.com/business-english/resumes-vocab.ht...
British and American English
There are sometimes differences between British and American English and conventions. Here is a guide to some of the most important differences for your CV/resume and covering letter. But remember, this is a guide only - there are no strict rules. For example, some British people like to use 'American' words, and some American people like to use 'British' words.
British American
covering letter cover letter
covering letter
Standard paper size:
A4 (210 x 297 millimetres) Standard paper size:
Letter (8 1/2 x 11 inches)
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